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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.56, 1,180.86 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.56, 1,180.86 and 354.24 is: 531.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.56 : 1,180.86 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.56/1,180.86 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.56x = 1,180.86 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.56x = 418,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,307.85/787.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.14

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